KR101309418B1 - Smart musical instrument care system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A smart musical instrument care system is provided to regularly maintain temperature and humidity to prevent the deformation of an instrument and to have an antibacterial function and a bactericidal function. CONSTITUTION: A smart musical instrument care system includes a case (100), a temperature control device (300), a humidity control device (400), and a control unit (600). The case includes a case body (110) and a case door (120). The case body includes an opening on the front surface and a receiving space (S) capable of storing a musical instrument inside. The case door closes and opens by being joined to the case body to be rotatable. The temperature control device is installed on the case and controls the inner temperature of the receiving space. The humidity control device is installed on the case and controls the inner humidity of the receiving space. The control unit is connected to the temperature control device and the humidity control device and controls the temperature control device and the humidity control device respectively.

Description

Smart musical instrument care system {Smart musical instrument care system}

The present invention relates to a smart instrument care system used to store musical instruments, and more particularly, can store brass or woodwind instruments in addition to strings such as guitars and violins, the case maintains a constant temperature and humidity, It relates to a smart instrument care system that prevents damage and deformation of the instrument when storing the instrument after use.

In general, the instrument case is used to store the instrument in order to prevent damage and deformation of the instrument after using the instrument. However, when the instrument is stored in the instrument case for a long time, the external appearance of the instrument may be deformed or cracked due to external temperature differences and humidity, resulting in a change in the sound of the instrument. In particular, expensive instruments are sensitive to temperature and humidity, so the performer must thoroughly manage the instrument, and the performer should always carry a separate storage case due to the temperature difference between the interior and the exterior during the wet season or during the winter season. There was an inconvenience.

For instruments that are relatively vulnerable to humidity, dehumidifiers are used to remove moisture inside the instrument case through chemical reactions.However, this method requires periodic replacement of the dehumidifying agent or chemicals, as well as temperature and humidity inside the instrument case. There is a problem that can not check the status.

In order to solve this problem, the Korean Utility Model Publication No. 1995-1987 (December 14, 1995) "Musical Instrument Storage Case", which is a prior art that can control humidity and dry instruments, has been manufactured. The prior art is a storage case for musical instruments, in particular string instruments and wooden wind musical instruments, which are composed of a case body and a case cover, in which the circulation ventilator, which can be operated by a network or a battery, is installed in the case body or the case cover. It is characterized by.

However, the instrument case of the prior art has a disadvantage in that it cannot keep the temperature and humidity inside the instrument case constant. When storing the instrument for a long time, the neck of the instrument is bent due to the tension of strings, etc. There is a problem such that the tone of the instrument is changed.

The present invention is to solve the above problems to maintain a constant temperature and humidity so that the deformation of the instrument does not occur, and provides a smart instrument care system having an antibacterial and sterilization function.

In another aspect, the present invention provides a smart instrument care system that can transmit the vibration to the ring to prevent the neck of the string instrument bent due to the tension of the string when the string instrument is stored for a long time and to maintain a constant tone of the instrument.

Smart instrument care system of the present invention is the opening is formed in the front and the case body 110 is formed so that the storage space (S) to be stored therein, and coupled to the case body 110 rotatably coupled to the opening Case 100 including a case door 120 for opening and closing the; A temperature regulating device 300 installed in the case 100 to adjust the internal temperature of the accommodation space S; Humidity control device 400 is installed in the case 100 so that the internal humidity of the receiving space (S) can be kept constant; And a controller 600 connected to the temperature control device 300 and the humidity control device 400 so as to control the temperature control device 300 and the humidity control device 400, respectively. do.

In the present invention, the case 100 wall surface to support the back of the lower portion of the neck (neck) so that the bending of the neck of the string instrument is prevented by the tension of the string formed on the front surface of the string instrument which is the musical instrument A central support 210 protruding from the inside; An upper support portion 220 protruding from the inner wall surface of the case 100 so as to press the upper front surface of the neck in a rearward direction; And a lower support 230 protruding from the inner wall surface of the case 100 so as to press the lower front surface of the rim of the string instrument in the rear direction.

In the present invention, the lower support 230 is characterized in that the vibration generating device 500 in contact with the lower front surface of the ring to transmit the vibration to the ring of the string instrument under the control of the control unit 600. .

In the present invention, the central support 210 is a vibration generating device 500 which is in contact with the lower back of the neck of the stringed instrument to transmit the vibration to the ring of the stringed instrument under the control of the control unit 600. It is done.

In the present invention, the central support 210 is protruded on the wall facing the case door 120 of the wall surface of the case body 110, the upper support 220 and the lower support 230 is Each of the case door 120 is characterized in that it is formed to protrude from the back.

In the present invention, the temperature control device 300, Peltier is installed on the wall surface of the case 100 so that one side is located inside the case 100 and the other side is located outside the case 100. It is a (Peltier) element.

In the present invention, the first magnet 111 is mounted to the inner surface of the upper wall of the case body 110; Mounting a second magnet protruding on the rear of the case door 120 so that the case door 120 is fixed while keeping the opening in contact with the first magnet 111 when opening the opening And a second magnet 121 mounted to the base 122.

In the present invention, the fitting groove 113 is formed and the fixing portion 112 is mounted on the inner surface of the upper wall of the case body 110; When the opening of the opening is fastened to the fitting groove 113 so that the case door 120 can be fixed while maintaining the opening state, the fitting protrusion 123 protruding from the rear of the case door 120 It characterized by including.

The present invention is provided with a case that can be stored inside the instrument and by installing a temperature control device and a humidity control device inside the case to maintain a constant temperature and humidity inside the case.

In addition, the present invention allows the instrument to operate the temperature control device and the humidity control device rapidly when the instrument is exposed to moisture or direct sunlight or high temperature, to prevent bending of the neck when storing the string instrument for a long time and directly to the vibration box There is an advantage to maintain the tone of the instrument by installing a vibration generating device that can be transmitted to.

1 is a perspective view of a smart instrument care system of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view from the bottom showing the opening and closing method of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view from the bottom showing another embodiment of the opening and closing method of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the air flow inside the smart instrument care system of the present invention.
5 is a cross-sectional view showing the operation of the smart instrument care system of the present invention.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view of a smart instrument care system of the present invention, Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view from the bottom showing the opening and closing method of the present invention, Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view from the bottom showing another embodiment of the opening and closing method of the present invention, Figure 4 Is a cross-sectional view showing the air flow inside the smart instrument care system of the present invention, Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the operation of the smart instrument care system of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the present invention has a case 100. The case 100 is formed of a case body 110 and a case door 120. An opening is formed in the front surface of the case body 110. An interior of the case body 110 is provided with a receiving space (S) for storing the instrument. The accommodation space (S) can hold strings such as guitar, violin, cello, and brass instruments such as flute, clarinet, and woodwind instruments such as oboe. Musical instruments that can be stored in the case 100 of the present invention may be included in addition to other types if only the size.

Referring to FIG. 4, a heat insulating material i is formed on the wall surface of the case body 110 to insulate the accommodation space S. Referring to FIG. Insulation material (i) is formed on all wall surfaces except for the opening of the case body 110 to surround the receiving space (S).

Referring to Figure 1, the case body 110 is formed with a case door 120 that can open and close the opening, the case door 120 may be hinged to be rotatable on one side of the opening. In order to prevent the risk of loss when storing expensive musical instruments in the case body 110, a lock device may be formed in the case door 120.

The case door 120 is provided with a transparent window for viewing the accommodation space (S). The transparent window may be made of glass, plastic or other transparent material.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 2, the opening / closing method of the case door 120 will be described in detail. The first magnet 111 is mounted on an inner surface of the upper wall of the case body 110. The first magnet 111 may be inserted into and mounted on the inner wall of the upper side wall of the case body 110. In addition, a second magnet mount 122 protrudes from the rear surface of the case door 120. One side of the second magnet mount 122 is attached to the case door 120, and the second magnet 121 is mounted to the other side.

Referring to FIG. 2B, when the case door 120 is rotated to open the opening of the case body 110, the second magnet mount 122 and the second magnet 121 formed in the case door 120 may be used. Rotates integrally with the case door 120. In this case, the second magnet 121 is in contact with the first magnet 111. The second magnet 121 in contact with the first magnet 111 may be fixed by the magnetic force of both magnets, and the case door 120 may remain open. When the case door 120 maintains an open state, when the instrument enters and exits the case body 110, the instrument door 120 is prevented from being damaged due to the case door 120.

Referring to another embodiment of the opening and closing method of the case door 120 with reference to Figure 3 (a), the fixing portion 112 is mounted on the inner side of the upper wall of the case body (110). The fixing portion 112 is formed in an arc shape having a predetermined radius of curvature. The fitting groove 113 is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the fixing part 112. The fitting groove 113 may be formed along the inner circumferential surface of the fixing part 112 and may be spaced apart by a predetermined angle. In addition, the fitting protrusion 123 is formed to protrude from the rear of the case door 120. The fitting protrusion 123 is inserted into and fastened to the fitting groove 113 of the fixing part 112.

Referring to FIG. 3B, when the case door 120 is opened, the fitting protrusion 123 is fitted into the fitting groove 113 of the fixing part 112. That is, the fitting protrusion 123 rotates integrally with the case door 120 when the case door 120 rotates to open the opening of the case body 110. In this case, the fitting protrusion 123 is inserted into the fitting groove 113 of the fixing part 112 to fix the case door 120 to maintain the open state of the case door 120.

Referring to FIG. 1, the case 100 is provided with a temperature control device 300 to maintain the internal temperature of the case 100 at a constant temperature. Temperature control device 300 to maintain the temperature inside the case 100 in a state of about 18 ~ 25 ℃. In addition, the temperature control device 300 measures the temperature outside the case 100 so that the difference between the temperature outside the case 100 and the temperature inside the case 100 can be maintained at 5 to 10 ° C. That is, the temperature control device 300 of the present invention selectively uses a method such that the internal temperature of the case 100 is constant, or the temperature difference between the inside and the outside of the case 100 is constant.

Since the instrument is sensitive to temperature due to its characteristics, maintaining a constant temperature inside the case 100 or allowing a constant temperature difference with the outside may maintain a constant tone and volume of the instrument.

The temperature range inside the case 100 described in the present invention is only one example, and the user may designate and control an appropriate temperature according to the type of musical instrument.

Referring to FIG. 4, the temperature control device 300 may be formed of a Peltier device. The temperature control device 300 is installed on the inner wall surface of the case body 110. One side of the temperature control device 300 is in contact with the receiving space (S) of the case 100, the other side is located outside the case 100. The Peltier element has a characteristic that when one side is cooled due to the flow of current, the other side generates heat, and the other side is cooled when one side generates heat due to the opposite direction of the current. Therefore, when the Peltier element installed on the inner wall of the case body 110 generates heat, the temperature inside the case 100 may increase, and when the Peltier element installed on the inner wall of the case body 110 cools, the temperature inside the case 100. Will be lowered.

The Peltier device is convenient for controlling the temperature and humidity of a small space of air, but is inefficient when the instrument is large or a large storage space is formed to store a large number of instruments. In this case, a conventional compression cooling thermostat may be used.

Referring to FIG. 4, condensation occurs in the cooled Peltier device due to a temperature difference with the inside of the case 100. The condensed water generated by the condensation phenomenon is collected in the drip tray formed at the bottom of the temperature control device 300 is discharged to the outside.

Referring to FIG. 4, the instrument is generally made of wood, so that the instrument is fairly sensitive to humidity. The humidity controller 400 is installed inside the case 100. Humidity control device 400 is installed on the inner wall of the case body (110). Through the humidity control device 400 to maintain the humidity of the receiving space (S) inside the case 100 at 43%. Humidity control device 400 is a blowing fan 410 is formed so as to cause the wind in the condensate collected in the drip tray. When the humidity inside the case 100 drops below an appropriate humidity, the blowing fan 410 operates. The blower fan 410 is operated to blow the condensate collected in the drip tray to maintain 43% humidity inside the case 100.

Maintaining the humidity at 43% in the present invention is because it is an optimal state in the storage of wooden instruments, the range of humidity according to the type of various instruments can be directly controlled by the user.

Referring to FIG. 1, the control unit 600 is installed in the case body 110. The control unit 600 is located at the outer upper end of the case body 110 is connected to the temperature control device 300 and the humidity control device 400. The controller 600 connected to the temperature control device 300 and the humidity control device 400 may control the temperature control device 300 and the humidity control device 400, respectively.

Referring to FIG. 1, the control unit 600 has an operation button 610 that can quickly operate the temperature control device 300 and the humidity control device 400 when the temperature and humidity inside the case 100 fall below a set value. Is formed. By operating the operation button 610, the temperature control device 300 and the humidity control device 400 is quickly operated so that the temperature and humidity inside the case 100 can be kept constant.

Referring to FIG. 1, an ultraviolet antibacterial device 150 is installed on the side wall of the case body 110. Ultraviolet antibacterial device 150 eradicates harmful bacteria present in the receiving space (S) by shining the ultraviolet light in the receiving space (S). In addition, the ultraviolet antibacterial device 150 can be produced so that the deodorizing effect can be stored in the instrument always in a comfortable state.

Referring to FIG. 4, a central support 210 protrudes from an inner wall surface of the case 100. The central support 210 may protrude from a wall surface of the inner wall surface of the case 100 facing the case door 120. The center support 210 is in contact with the lower back of the neck of the string of the musical instrument to be stored to support the neck of the instrument.

Referring to FIG. 4, a musical instrument having a neck may be deformed or bent due to the tension of the string. Unwinding the strings reduces the tension of the strings, but you will need to tune the strings again when using the instrument. As described above, the upper support 220 is protruded from the inner wall surface of the case 100 to prevent bending of the neck of the string instrument by the tension of the string formed on the front surface of the string instrument. The upper support 220 is in contact with the upper front of the neck (neck) to press the neck (neck) in the rear direction.

Referring to FIG. 4, a lower support 230 spaced downward from the upper support 220 is formed. The lower support 230 protrudes inside the wall of the case 100. The lower support 230 is in contact with the lower front surface of the ring of the stringed instrument to press the ring in the same rear direction as the upper support 220. At this time, the central support 210 supports the lower back of the neck of the stringed instrument and the upper support 220 and the lower support 230 presses the upper and lower sides of the string instrument in the position facing the central support 210. Therefore, the upper portion of the neck of the stringed instrument is supported by the upper support 220, the lower portion of the ring of the stringed instrument is supported by the lower support 230 to prevent bending of the neck.

Referring to FIG. 4, a vibration generating device 500 is installed at the lower support 230. The vibration generating device 500 is connected to the control unit 600 to operate under the control of the control unit 600. Vibration generating device 500 is in contact with the ring of the stringed instrument and transmits the vibration to the ring. The vibration generating device 500 may be manufactured as a device capable of generating vibration, such as a bone conduction speaker. The vibration generating device 500 generates vibrations of high frequency and low frequency, and has a vibration region corresponding to about 20 Hz to 20000 Hz. The vibration generating device 500 may continuously transmit the vibration to the ring, or may transmit the vibration at a predetermined time and at a predetermined interval. As such, when vibration is transmitted to the rim of the wooden stringed instrument through the vibration generator 500, the instrument always maintains a constant tone and volume.

In the present invention, the vibration generating device 500 is described as being installed in the lower support 230, it may be installed in the central support (210). In this case, the vibration is transmitted to the lower back of the neck, so that the vibration is transmitted to the ring.

Referring to FIG. 5, the upper supporter 220 and the lower supporter 230 may protrude from the rear surface of the case door 120, respectively. The central support 210 protrudes from a wall surface of the inner wall surface of the case 100 facing the case door 120. The central support 210 is in contact with the lower back of the neck of the stringed instrument. As the case door 120 rotates, the upper support 220 is in contact with the upper front surface of the neck, and the lower support 230 is in contact with the lower front surface of the ring of the stringed instrument. When the case door 120 closes the opening, the upper support 220 and the lower support 230 continuously press the upper front surface of the neck and the lower front surface of the ring tub, respectively. At this time, the back of the neck of the stringed instrument is supported by the central support 210, the neck of the stringed instrument is supported by the upper support 220, the lower support 230.

As described above, the present invention includes a case 100 that can safely store expensive instruments, and a temperature control device 300 and a humidity control device 400 are installed inside the case 100 so that the inside of the case 100 is constant. The advantages of maintaining temperature and humidity arise.

In addition, the present invention adds an operation button 610 to the control unit 600 to operate the temperature control device 300 and the humidity control device 400 when the instrument is exposed to moisture or exposed to direct sunlight or high temperature. When the string instrument is stored for a long time to prevent the bending of the neck as well as additionally installed a vibration generating device 500 that can transmit the vibration directly to the ring to keep the sound of the instrument constant.

100: case 110: case body
111: first magnet 112: fixed portion
113: fitting groove 120: case door
121: 2nd magnet 122: 2nd magnet mounting stand
123: fitting 210: center support
220: upper support 230: lower support
300: temperature controller 400: humidity controller
500: vibration generating device 600: control unit

Claims (8)

An opening is formed in the front surface, and a case body 110 having an accommodation space S formed therein to store the instrument therein, and a case door 120 coupled to the case body 110 to be rotatable to open and close the opening. Case 100 comprising a;
A central support 210 protruding from the inner surface of the case 100 so as to support the rear surface of the lower part of the neck of the string instrument;
An upper support portion 220 protruding from the inner wall surface of the case 100 so as to press the upper front surface of the neck in a rearward direction;
A lower support 230 protruding from the wall surface of the case 100 so as to press the lower front surface of the resonating barrel of the string instrument in the rear direction;
A temperature regulating device 300 installed in the case 100 to adjust the internal temperature of the accommodation space S;
Humidity control device 400 is installed in the case 100 so that the internal humidity of the receiving space (S) can be kept constant;
A control unit 600 connected to the temperature control device 300 and the humidity control device 400 to control the temperature control device 300 and the humidity control device 400, respectively;
Smart instrument care system comprising a. delete The method of claim 1,
The lower support 230 is a smart instrument care system, characterized in that the vibration generating device 500 in contact with the lower front surface of the ring to transmit the vibration to the ring of the string instrument under the control of the control unit 600. The method of claim 1,
The central support 210 is a smart instrument care, characterized in that the vibration generating device 500 which is in contact with the lower back of the neck of the string instrument to transmit the vibration to the ring of the string instrument under the control of the control unit 600 system. The method of claim 1,
The central support 210 is formed to protrude on a wall facing the case door 120 of the wall of the case body 110,
The upper support (220) and the lower support (230) is a smart instrument care system, characterized in that protruding from the rear of the case door 120, respectively. The method according to any one of claims 1, 3, 4, and 5,
The temperature control device 300 is a Peltier element installed on the wall surface of the case 100 so that one side is located inside the case 100 and the other side is located outside the case 100. Smart instrument care system, characterized in that. The method according to any one of claims 1, 3, 4, and 5,
A first magnet 111 mounted on an inner wall of the upper side wall of the case body 110;
Mounting a second magnet protruding on the rear of the case door 120 so that the case door 120 is fixed while keeping the opening in contact with the first magnet 111 when opening the opening A second magnet 121 mounted to the base 122;
Smart instrument care system comprising a. The method according to any one of claims 1, 3, 4, and 5,
A fitting groove 113 is formed and the fixing portion 112 is mounted on the inner surface of the upper wall of the case body 110;
When the opening of the opening is fastened to the fitting groove 113 so that the case door 120 can be fixed while maintaining the opening state, the fitting protrusion 123 protruding from the rear of the case door 120 ;
Smart instrument care system comprising a.

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